GP surgery in Malvern Hills

Great Witley Surgery

Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcester, WR6 6HR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding7,423 patients

Scores 100 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 98% of patients say their experience is good and 95% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 100% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Malvern Hills Based on 131 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 98

  • Easy to get through on the phone98
  • Easy to contact online78
  • Good experience of getting in touch99
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment94

Quality of care 100

  • Patients rate the surgery as good99
  • Patients got what they needed98
  • Doctors and nurses listen94
  • Patients trust the staff94
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done63
  • Meets NHS clinical targets82
  • Children vaccinated on time83

What patients say

131 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

95%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

98%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 98%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away83%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 95% 57% 93%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 75%
Easy to contact via NHS App 74% 54% 78%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 73% 42% 70%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 98% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 85% 57% 82%
Waiting time was about right 90% 69% 88%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 11%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 95% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 98%
Needs were met 99% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 98% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 34%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 14 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcester, WR6 6HR
Phone
01299 896788
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.greatwitleysurgery.org.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Worcs Droitwitch & Ombersley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M81033 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Martley Surgery
45 St Peter's Drive, Martley, Worcester, WR6 6QZ

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 2 April 2019

This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,423registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.7%15.2%
Diabetes5.8%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression11.4%14.3%
Obesity12.0%13.9%
Smoking8.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Great Witley Surgerythis surgery10095%98%Yes
Stourport Medical CentreStourport-on-Severn, DY13 0AA4.5 miles7163%85%Yes
Ombersley Medical CentreDroitwich, WR9 0EL5.7 miles10094%98%Yes
Bewdley Medical CentreBewdley, DY12 2EF6.2 miles7770%85%Yes
Knightwick SurgeryWorcester, WR6 5PH6.4 miles9896%98%Yes
Aylmer Lodge Cookley PartnershipKidderminster, DY11 6SF7.7 miles7876%86%Yes
Northumberland House SurgeryKidderminster, DY11 6SF7.7 miles7280%84%Yes
Cleobury Mortimer SurgeryKidderminster, DY14 8DB8.0 miles9793%98%Yes
Barbourne Health CentreWorcester, WR3 7LH8.1 miles6056%81%Yes
The Church Street PracticeKidderminster, DY10 2JG8.2 miles6166%78%Yes

Common questions

Is Great Witley Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Great Witley Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01299 896788.

How do patients rate Great Witley Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 98% of patients at Great Witley Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 95% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 100 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Great Witley Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Great Witley Surgery as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 2 April 2019).

What are the opening times of Great Witley Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Great Witley Surgery?

Call 01299 896788 or visit its website, www.greatwitleysurgery.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcester, WR6 6HR.

Does Great Witley Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Great Witley Surgery also runs Martley Surgery (45 St Peter's Drive, Martley, Worcester, WR6 6QZ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Great Witley Surgery?

Around 7,423 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Worcs Droitwitch & Ombersley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.